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Ex-Minister Mary Karooro Okurut Dies at 70

Former Cabinet Minister, author, and women’s rights champion Mary Karooro Okurut has died at the age of 70. Her passing, announced today by State Minister for Primary Health Care Margaret Muhanga, followed complications from injuries sustained in a recent road crash. In an emotional message on X (formerly Twitter), Muhanga described Karooro as her “bosom […]

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Electoral Commission to Begin Voter Register Display on April 17, Urges Nationwide Participation

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the display of the National Voters’ Register will commence on April 17, 2025, at all polling stations across Uganda, marking a key milestone in the preparations for the 2025 General Elections. Describing the exercise as “a cornerstone for a credible election,” the EC emphasized its importance in ensuring […]

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Museveni to Transform Kityerera into Model Village in Honour of Fallen FRONASA Heroes

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to honour the legacy of his fallen FRONASA comrades from Busoga by initiating sustainable community transformation projects. During a meeting with the children and grandchildren of the late FRONASA members, including the family of the late Eng. Samuel Kasadha, President Museveni recognised their pivotal role in Uganda’s liberation struggle. […]

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Buganda Kingdom Opens Kabaka Muteesa II Hospital, Boosting Rural Healthcare

The Buganda Kingdom has launched its first fully constructed medical facility, Kabaka Muteesa II Hospital, in Busimbi, Mityana District, marking a significant milestone in improving rural healthcare access. The hospital began administering medication on August 6, 2025, addressing critical health needs in a region long underserved by quality medical services. The state-of-the-art facility features specialized […]

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Museveni Announces Plan to Acquire Mayuge Sugar Factory for Busoga Sugarcane Farmers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced that the government will purchase the Mayuge Sugar Factory for Busoga sugarcane farmers, fulfilling a longstanding pledge to establish a sugarcane processing plant in the region. The President made the announcement while meeting sugarcane growers, millers, and manufacturers from across Uganda at Kityerera State Lodge in Mayuge District. Farmers […]

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Kampala City Festival 2025: A Triumphant Return After Eight Years

The streets of Kampala erupted with excitement today as the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officially launched the Kampala City Festival 2025, marking the return of East Africa’s most iconic street carnival after an eight-year hiatus. Unveiled at a vibrant ceremony held at City Hall, the festival’s eighth edition is scheduled for October 5, 2025, […]

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Government breaks ground for new EC headquarters in Wakiso

The government has officially broken ground on the Electoral Commission’s (EC) new permanent headquarters in Lubowa–Lweza, Wakiso District, a purpose-built complex intended to centralize election operations ahead of the 2025–2026 electoral cycle. Officiating at the ceremony on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja described the project as a long-term investment in Uganda’s […]

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Uganda Boosts Immunization with 500 Solar-Powered Vaccine Refrigerators

The Ministry of Health Uganda unveiled a game-changing initiative on its X account, announcing the deployment of 500 solar-powered vaccine refrigerators to strengthen immunization services nationwide. Launched on July 29, 2025, this effort targets remote and off-grid health facilities, ensuring vaccine storage reliability in regions like Karamoja and West Nile. Funded by a $3 million […]

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EC Sets August Dates for Election of Non-Unionised Workers’ Delegates Ahead of 2026 Polls

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a nationwide programme for the election of delegates representing non-unionised workers, setting August 2025 as a key stage in the electoral roadmap for the 2025/2026 General Elections. In a statement issued on July 18, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the exercise will be conducted at sub-county, district, and […]

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Electoral Commission Unveils 2025/2026 General Elections Roadmap

The Uganda Electoral Commission (EC) has released a comprehensive roadmap detailing key activities for the 2025/2026 General Elections, urging all stakeholders to take note of the timelines and actively participate. The announcement was made via a press release signed by Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The roadmap outlines a series of […]

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